A. M. The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) jointly organized the annual integrity event, which brought together 33 representatives from 20 multilateral development banks from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The meeting’s objective was to strengthen cooperation, share best practices, and improve integrity risk management in both public and private sector operations.
Gianpiero Leoncini, CAF’s Executive Vice President, opened the event by reaffirming the institutional commitment to sustainable development in the region. He highlighted the work of the Office of Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance (OEIC) as a key player in risk prevention and management, as well as the importance of these meetings as spaces for collaboration between institutions with common challenges.
Manuel Enríquez, head of the OEIC, emphasized the importance of joint work between multilateral banks, as it allows for the agile adoption of best practices and the ability to address institutional challenges with innovative solutions. According to Enríquez, this cooperation generates a positive and sustainable long-term impact.
Matthew Fowler, Head of the IDB’s Office of Institutional Integrity, praised these meetings as essential for building trust and strengthening ties between institutions. He emphasized that the exchange of experiences and tools contributes to better risk identification and management, while strengthening the sense of community among participants.
During the event, the institutions’ integrity teams discussed the latest developments in the field, including the use of artificial intelligence in due diligence processes, identification of beneficial owners, and cooperation in information sharing. CAF, through the OEIC, has actively participated in this forum for four years, promoting high integrity standards and strategic alliances for the region’s sustainable development.
